This Little Land of Mines
During the Vietnam War, the US bombed Laos more heavily than any other country had been bombed before. Today, the Lao people live among, and risk their lives to clear,…
Maelstrom: The Odyssey of Waterworld
The long and hard road that the makers of Waterworld had to face when making the, then, highest budgeted film.
All in My Family
After starting a family of his very own in the United States, a gay filmmaker documents his loving, traditional Chinese family’s process of acceptance.
Rise of the Warrior Apes
Filmed over 23 years, Rise of the Warrior Apes tells the epic story of an extraordinary troop of chimpanzees in Ngogo, Uganda – featuring four mighty warriors who rule through…
The Electric Company’s Greatest Hits & Bits
When “The Electric Company” made its television debut in October 1971, it was instantly clear that it would fulfill its mission of helping struggling and reluctant readers. With a ground-breaking…
Hi, A.I.
“With an A.I., you have to keep your sentences short and to the point.” – This piece of advice is given to Chuck as he’s picking up his new robot…
Portraits From Ground Zero
On 9/11, photo-journalist & filmmaker, Andrea Booher, was designated by Mayor Guliani as one of the only two photographers allowed unlimited, 24 hour access. She was assigned to the Urban…
The Beales of Grey Gardens
Mother and daughter – Big Edie and Little Edie Beale – live with six cats in a crumbling house in East Hampton. Little Edie, in her 50s, who wears scarves…
Fergie & Andrew: The Duke & Duchess of Disaster
Andrew and Sarah, once upon a time a handsome, loving couple with the world at their feet. Now everything they get involved in is riddled with scandal. A look at…
Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender
Archive footage of interviews, concerts and personal material bring to light the solo performance work of Mercury, the lead singer of Queen.
Sherpa
In 2013, the world’s media reported on a shocking mountain-high brawl as European climbers fled a mob of angry Sherpas. Director Jennifer Peedom and her team set out to uncover…
At Berkeley
Direct cinema pioneer Frederick Wiseman takes an in-depth look at the preeminent American university during a fall semester that saw a vigorous debate taking place over tuition hikes, budget cuts,…